Admission Requirements

Education Specialist, District Level Administrator

An earned master's degree in an education-related field and a building-level certification are required. Two applications are required.

Application Information

  1. Complete online application, includes degree program application
  2. Send official transcripts to the Graduate School via the email or address listed below
  3. Writing Prompt, included in the online application.
  4. Upload two letters of recommendation via the Graduate School application portal
    • Important: One of the letters must be from an administrator — principal or assistant principal — at the school where you are currently teaching. This letter should be on school letterhead.
  5. Resumé or CV

The Educational Leadership Ed.S program is a cohort-based model program that begins in the fall semester each year. The application deadline is July 1st.

Contact Information

John Pijanowski
Program Coordinator
479-575-4570
edle@uark.edu

Sandra Ward
Graduate Coordinator
479-575-4188
edle@uark.edu
GRAD 112A
University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR 72701

Graduate School
479-575-4401
gradinfo@uark.edu
340 N. Campus Drive
Gearhart Hall 213
University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR 72701